Fiat logo

Fiat 500

Orange · Petrol · 2017 · 1,242 cc

S26 EFJMOT history

S26 EFJ is an orange petrol Fiat 500 first used on 4 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S26 EFJ orange Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,953 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,812 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S26 EFJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S26 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 EFJ was last recorded at 85,953 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,953 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,000 miles
Average per year
9,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,953 miles
  • 2025 – 78,953 miles
  • 2024 – 72,390 miles
  • 2023 – 59,890 miles
  • 2022 – 39,519 miles
  • 2021 – 33,363 miles
  • 2020 – 22,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,953 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slight leaks
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,953 miles (+7,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    934271814436
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slight leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  2. Pass78,953 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    241008824827
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail78,902 miles (+6,512)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    689561182776
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass72,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    649993104043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,390 miles (+12,500)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    972292378540
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside exterior door handle broken/loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer clamp missing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated and splitting
  6. Pass59,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    234346119779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail59,890 miles (+20,371)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    494139721936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass39,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    867676255574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,519 miles (+6,156)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    285708038412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,363 miles (+11,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    326149098660
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass22,107 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,107 miles
    Test number
    235004140869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,095 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    182552211586
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Questions about S26 EFJ

Does S26 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 EFJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 EFJ?
The MOT on S26 EFJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 EFJ done?
S26 EFJ was recorded at 85,953 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,812 miles a year.
Has S26 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 EFJ has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 EFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S26 EFJ find?
S26 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust system corroded and slight leaks; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone. rear, and 3 more.

Browse all S26E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.